Executive Director, Special Education at Poway Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Executive Director of Special Education assumes overall management responsibility for the operations of the District’s special education programs and the implementation of the Local Plan and reports directly to the Associate Superintendent. Please see the attached job description for more details.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: A minimum five (5) years of successful teaching experience in special education and two (2) years of experience as a site administrator or a special education program specialist. Extensive experience in managing special education services and in working effectively with people at all levels and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in district-level work, including a wide range of assigned responsibilities. EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS: Possession of a master’s degree in special education or related field, a special education teaching credential or PPS credential and a California Administrative Services Credential. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS • Current Resume • Letter of Intent (Addressed to Shelley Petersen, Associate Superintendent, Learning Support Services) • Copy of California Administrative Credential • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months (One (1) should come from an immediate supervising administrator)
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: A minimum five (5) years of successful teaching experience in special education and two (2) years of experience as a site administrator or a special education program specialist. Extensive experience in managing special education services and in working effectively with people at all levels and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in district-level work, including a wide range of assigned responsibilities. EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS: Possession of a master’s degree in special education or related field, a special education teaching credential or PPS credential and a California Administrative Services Credential. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS • Current Resume • Letter of Intent (Addressed to Shelley Petersen, Associate Superintendent, Learning Support Services) • Copy of California Administrative Credential • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months (One (1) should come from an immediate supervising administrator)
Comments and Other Information
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Non-discrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact Associate Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator, Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, (858) 521-2800.
Comments and Other Information
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Non-discrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact Associate Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator, Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, (858) 521-2800.
Application Deadline
6/13/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/22/2025
Contact
Shelley Petersen
858-521-2800 2733
858-521-2800 2733
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$147,984 - 179,316 Annually
$147,984 - 179,316 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 Months (244 Days) Includes 26 Days of Paid Vacation
Employment Type
Full Time